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05-31-2015, 02:37 PM
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Maxx air vent cover
Curious if anyone has any experience with a maxx air vent cover. I have a 2015 22fb sport. I just got a cover but the vent won't be able to open fully so I haven't installed it.
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05-31-2015, 02:42 PM
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2012 27' Flying Cloud
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05-31-2015, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Many here have. I have a MaxxAir on the rear and MaxxAir II on the front power vent. They work as advertised. Nice to have good ventilation even when it is raining.
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05-31-2015, 02:45 PM
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ShinyPete
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Bushnell
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I put the plain 'ole White Maxxair covers over both our Fantastic fans. Yes, the fan cover won't open all the way (but operates fine on motor drive or manual) and yes I probably lost some airflow over the fancier covers designed for Ffans but they work fine as far as I'm concerned.
At like $39 a piece they work for me and they're not so huge looking on the roof.
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05-31-2015, 02:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
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We use a Maxxair II vent cover in front and the narrower less louvered Maxxair vent between between our skylights on the rear vent.
We like the styling of the Maxxair II with our Airstream, and it probably allows more air flow than the standard cover. The Fantastic fan vents do not open entirely before stopped by the Maxxair covers, but very close. I doubt there is a detectable difference in airflow out the vent. Especially considering we never run the fans on a higher setting anyway because of the "whirring" fan noise disturbing peace and quiet.
Fully open in all kinds of storms we have not had any water come in through them, and that's why we have they are there. They also come in a variety of color shading which can block out some of the solar heat in hot weather and too much light over the bed for early morning sleeping.
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05-31-2015, 03:00 PM
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My question is would the fan/mate be better for fully opening since the AS comes with a fan-Tastic fan and they are made for them. I got a regular maxx air vent but with it not fully opening I'm wondering if it's worth the extra money
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05-31-2015, 03:49 PM
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You all have been a huge help. As I stated on my previous post I'm considering the maxx air fan mate. Has anyone had any experience with that?
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05-31-2015, 04:05 PM
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1999 28' Excella
Frederick
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Have one over my bath vent. I love it, I can keep the vent open year round, on the road etc. etc. Doesn't seem to be a problem not being able to open the vent all the way.
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05-31-2015, 04:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Soyboy
Have one over my bath vent. I love it, I can keep the vent open year round, on the road etc. etc. Doesn't seem to be a problem not being able to open the vent all the way.
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Thanks soyboy
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05-31-2015, 04:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Brandenburg
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Ditto
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Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Many here have. I have a MaxxAir on the rear and MaxxAir II on the front power vent. They work as advertised. Nice to have good ventilation even when it is raining.
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Same setup on my 23 foot Safari and they work well. I, yearly, get up on the roof and remove them for a good cleaning.
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05-31-2015, 05:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
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So when you deploy the cover to go up and it stops before it reaches peak on auto motor up - what happens? Stupid question I know
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05-31-2015, 05:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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, New England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
So when you deploy the cover to go up and it stops before it reaches peak on auto motor up - what happens? Stupid question I know
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Not stupid. I asked the same AFTER installing - now that's well, not smart.
What happens is the same thing that happens without the covers. They wind until they can't wind any further and stop winding (in either direction). It's exactly as if the covers aren't there.
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05-31-2015, 05:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
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are you trying to install on a fantastic fan ? requires a special cover .
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05-31-2015, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
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This will be a mod we will do within the next year
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05-31-2015, 07:23 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TandT
You all have been a huge help. As I stated on my previous post I'm considering the maxx air fan mate. Has anyone had any experience with that?
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I had the Fan Mate and hated it. Actually, I despised it. It filled up with bugs, was just crummy and nasty looking. The plasic white yellowed. The vent did not open that far, and it does not flow nearly as well as the Ultrabreeze cover.
I replaced it with the Fan-tastic Fan Ultra-breeze Vent covers, I can open mine in the rain too. Front and back.
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06-01-2015, 05:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crestonrv
are you trying to install on a fantastic fan ? requires a special cover .
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I respectfully disagree. The MaxxAir covers work just fine on my Fantastic Fan vents. Easy to install and provides for excellent all weather ventilation.
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06-01-2015, 10:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
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I have the white MaxxAir cover over my Fantastic Fan.
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06-01-2015, 10:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
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So, how do these mount to the trailer?
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06-01-2015, 10:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrprez
So, how do these mount to the trailer?
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Four easily installed mounting brackets. They are hinged to allow for cleaning. The MaxxAir web site has video detailing install.
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06-01-2015, 10:40 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Orleans
, Ontario
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I had the maxxfan delux installed front and back. I wanted to have the ability for air in and air out, as well as the ability to run the fans while it is raining or even as ceiling fans, wich my fantastic fans did not do. Love them and would highly recommend it. I sold my fantastic fans and even received a really good price for them.
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